The Patterson Family Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026 Early College Pathways Grant.
Donor Name: Patterson Family Foundation
State: Kansas, Missouri
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/13/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This opportunity expands early college pathways that enable students to graduate high school with both a diploma and an associate degree or equivalent college credit. Funding supports partnerships between school districts and accredited colleges that increase postsecondary attainment, reduce college costs, and prepare students for future success. Projects should help students transition into local career opportunities, strengthen the regional talent pipeline, and encourage long-term retention in rural communities. Applicants should plan to report on student participation, credits earned, degree completion, local job placements, and partnerships that support students’ long-term retention in the region.
Eligible Uses of Funds
- Funding for new instructors
- Student support services
- Recruitment and job placement
- Development of rural workforce partnerships
- Place-based curriculum aligned with regional economic needs
Eligibility Criteria
- Location: Eligible applicants must be located in or directly serving a county or community within the Patterson Family Foundation’s Kansas or western Missouri catchment area.
- Nonprofit Status: Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, public school district, government entity, or be sponsored by an organization that meets these classifications.
For more information, visit Patterson Family Foundation.
